**Official** Star Wars at DHS, Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party/Galactic Nights/Launch Bay/JT

[mrsmorgan]

We are going at the end of February and everyone in the family is anxious for Star Wars character meets but I'm having trouble finding info on places and times. Can anyone help with a link?

 

[soniam]

We are going at the end of February and everyone in the family is anxious for Star Wars character meets but I'm having trouble finding info on places and times. Can anyone help with a link?

I am not sure about a link; maybe someone else can provide that. However, currently the only SW meets are at DHS in Launch Bay. It's Chewie and Vader. Sometimes that Jawas are around trading, and Stormtroopers are roaming but not available for pics.

 

[yulilin3]

We are going at the end of February and everyone in the family is anxious for Star Wars character meets but I'm having trouble finding info on places and times. Can anyone help with a link?

this is the main WDW page for all things Star Wars at the park. Like @soniam said, only Vader and Chewie have a dedicated meet and greet spot, Jawa's come out and roam around inside Launch Bay and that's about it for characters

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

this is the main WDW page for all things Star Wars at the park. Like @soniam said, only Vader and Chewie have a dedicated meet and greet spot, Jawa's come out and roam around inside Launch Bay and that's about it for characters

SO glad they decided it was OK to replace SWW with this amazing "event"......

 

[animalkingdom15]

Ok so I'm visiting WDW again Jan 18-23 and I signed up for the Symphony of the Stars party. I'm wondering if that's anything like the Star Wars Weekend dance party thing with the DJ or is this something different with no DJ and just the fireworks and desserts.

 

[soniam]

Ok so I'm visiting WDW again Jan 18-23 and I signed up for the Symphony of the Stars party. I'm wondering if that's anything like the Star Wars Weekend dance party thing with the DJ or is this something different with no DJ and just the fireworks and desserts.

I don't think it's quite the same. There's definitely fireworks, dessert, and Star Wars music, but I can't remember if we know for sure about a DJ or dance party. It hasn't started yet, so we really don't know. @yulilin3 will be attending the first night on 1/5, so she can report back.

By the way, would you like to be added to the roll call for the dessert party? If so, you can follow instructions in the SithS link in my sig or if you tell me what date you are attending, I can add you.

 

[xApril]

Happy New Year!

Spent the day at DHS - got there around 11am and parked in row 55 (can never keep straight the names of the lots lol). We pretty much just saw shows today and used our FP for Star Tours. We saw it get up to a 105 minute wait at one point! The crowd wasn't too bad (it seems we avoided most of them by going to shows and never heading up Sunset or Pixar Place after the AM) and it was a very manageable night. We tried the Dark Side Chicken and Waffles and the Corellian Fries for lunch, both very good.

We got some pixie dust sprinkled on us though! We have a favorite server at 50s Prime Time so we requested him when we checked in for our reservation. Halfway through our meal, a family came in who had six meals left on their dining plan and it was their last day. So he treated my friend and I and another party. Definitely a really nice surprise.

We watched the fireworks from "the spot" by Echo Lake. Definitely a favorite spot of mine now. I watched the Star Wars fireworks from there the other day. During SWW, I just never made it over there and I finally see now what I was missing. We headed out from the park at 12:15, got to our car by 12:30 and we made it home by 1:25am. I am usually about 20 minutes away and they were diverting traffic and had the sheriffs and Disney security out on the roads. Although it was slow-moving at times, they did a really good job with it.

Again, happy New Year and may the force be with you all for this new year!

 

[yulilin3]

Ok so I'm visiting WDW again Jan 18-23 and I signed up for the Symphony of the Stars party. I'm wondering if that's anything like the Star Wars Weekend dance party thing with the DJ or is this something different with no DJ and just the fireworks and desserts.

exactly what @soniam said
The "Unforgettable Happens Here" Dance Party is scheduled until Jan 16th but that's just because entertainment CM get their schedules only a couple of weeks in advance. The DJ is scheduled to be there from 5:00 pm until 7:30 pm and some Disney characters should come out and dance (not SW at this point).
Like Soniam said I'll be there on Tuesday and report back

 

[yulilin3]

changed the title to reflect what the main discussion is now. Maybe people in search of fireworks info will come here first instead of opening a new thread

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I guess Lucas got a lot of heat after his most recent bitter statement... This makes me wonder if there's some sort of "cooperation" (I.e. You can't bad mouth us) clause in his contract with Disney...

http://www.**************.net/2016/...ey-white-slavers-in-recently-aired-interview/

 

[yulilin3]

The Disneyland, Frozen, Star Wars float just passed through the Tournament of Roses parade, pics taken from my TV. It looked awesome

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

The Disneyland, Frozen, Star Wars float just passed through the Tournament of Roses parade, pics taken from my TV. It looked awesome

Best display by far, right?!?

 

[yulilin3]

Best display by far, right?!?

Yes!! Steph and I said "Ok, we're done with the parade"

 

[yulilin3]

for those who missed it

 

[LWILDP]

I have to ask...... where is "The Spot" at Echo lake to watch the fireworks??
Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

I have to ask...... where is "The Spot" at Echo lake to watch the fireworks??
Thanks!

Right across 50s Prime Time, close to Echo Lake, there's a ledge that you can sit on and watch the fireworks from, unobstructed view, no buildings or trees and you can also hear the music. Most photographers and videographers prefer this spot.
Here are some of my pics from that spot

video from that spot

 

[alhurricane]

Has anybody done the Disney Visa Star Wars Meet n Greet? If so, who did you get to meet?

 

[soniam]

Has anybody done the Disney Visa Star Wars Meet n Greet? If so, who did you get to meet?

I haven't done it, but I have read that it's Vader.

 

[michygoomy]

Saw.the fireworks last night and they were wonderful! It was a long wait without much to do because of all the early closings but it was so worth it!

We also loveD the added scents to ST.

 

[yulilin3]

Has anybody done the Disney Visa Star Wars Meet n Greet? If so, who did you get to meet?

I've done it and it's Darth Vader, same background as the regular meet and greet as well